Paducah’s floodwall murals

More than 50 murals depicting life in Paducah, Ky., over the years cover the flood walls in the riverfront city’s historic downtown. The murals by artist Robert Dafford helped rejuvenate the downtown, and they remain a popular tourist attraction. (Lori Rackl and Randi Stevenson / Chicago Tribune)

More than 50 murals depicting life in Paducah, Ky., over the years cover the flood walls in the riverfront city’s historic downtown. The murals by artist Robert Dafford helped rejuvenate the downtown, and they remain a popular tourist attraction. (Lori Rackl and Randi Stevenson / Chicago Tribune)

More than 50 murals depicting life in Paducah, Ky., over the years cover the flood walls in the riverfront city’s historic downtown. The murals by artist Robert Dafford helped rejuvenate the downtown, and they remain a popular tourist attraction. (Lori Rackl and Randi Stevenson / Chicago Tribune)